scripture quotations

But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. —Acts 4:19-20 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... We can't contain what we've experienced...

For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. —2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (KJV) Thoughts on...

If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. —Psalm 139:9-10 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I guess for those who find themselves in places they shouldn't be, the abiding presence of...

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. —Philippians 4:13 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What's the basis of our happiness? If it's our outward circumstances, we're all in trouble because sooner or later, these aren't going to be too good. Paul said he had learned the...

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. —2 Corinthians 4:16 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... While we joke about growing older, the challenges of aging are tough. We realize our mortality. Our bodies can betray us. We can't...

For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. —Galatians 5:6 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What matters most? Priorities are key in our everyday lives if we are to be successful and productive. This is equally true in...

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. —2 Corinthians 4:5 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Our message is not ourselves. Jesus is Lord. One day all of creation will acknowledge and praise him. But for the people around us to...

[Joshua said,] "For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone over: That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty...

Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. —Psalm 130:7 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... What do we have here that is unfailing and inexhaustible? Nothing except God's unfailing love. Even when we disappoint, hurt, offend, or rebel...

And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you. —Joshua 3:5 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "Get ready. Get set. Go!" These words from our childhood are very important for us today as we seek to do God's will. God wants us to be...

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. —Joshua 1:9 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... This command and promise to Joshua is also for us as we embrace the upcoming year. We...

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. —Matthew 11:28 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... At the end of the year, it sure is nice to be invited to rest in Jesus. So before we begin a new year, let's pause and place our hopes, our future, our dreams, and...

Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people...

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. —Isaiah 9:6 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... While Jesus is God's Son and...

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept...

And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us...

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: —Luke 1:68-70 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's...

And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes...

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. —Isaiah 7:14 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God is interested in us personally. So much so, that he personally gives us this sign. Because of Matthew's...

The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken. —Deuteronomy 18:15 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Jesus is that prophet like Moses. He has come and taught us God's truth. He has taught us with his words...